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June 9, 1997
Additional On-Campus Services and Programs
The Title IX Office
(408) 459-2462
The Title IX Officer is responsible for receiving and conducting the
administrative investigation of all complaints of sexual assault filed on
campus by students. She is available to discuss options, provide support,
and explain university policies and procedures. A Title IX investigation
is not a criminal procedure. The Title IX Officer will not initiate an
investigation without the written consent of the survivor. The Title IX
Officer treats all conversations with students, faculty, and staff with the
highest level of confidentiality, and will always respect a survivor's
request for anonymity.
The University Police
911 emergency or 459-2231 non-emergency
Rape is a serious crime (a felony) and needs to be reported as soon as
possible if you wish to have charges pressed. The university police have
experienced female officers who can be available to work with rape
survivors. The officer will take the report, collect evidence, and assist
survivors throughout the investigation process, including a medical
examination at Dominican Hospital. The medical exam is conducted by
specially trained nurse examiners. Cases will be forwarded to the District
Attorney who will make the decision whether or not to proceed based on the
evidence available and in consultation with the survivor. Survivors who
are unsure if they want to prosecute may wish to go ahead with the physical
exam for evidence, in case they decide to press charges at a later time.
Rape Prevention Education Program
459-2721
Staff in the Rape Prevention Education Program are available to provide
educational presentations, self-defense classes, individual appointments,
and information about options and resources. Programs offered by Rape
Prevention Education include new student orientations, residential staff
training, and working with peer educators to educate UCSC students about
rape and rape prevention. The Rape Prevention Education staff adhere to
the highest levels of confidentiality. However, since they are not
counselors, they must report incidents of campus related rapes and sexual
assaults to the Title IX Officer (without revealing the identity of the
survivor) within 48 hours.